Leica CL vs Nikon D2Hs

Lets examine more closely at the Leica CL and Nikon D2Hs, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The CL was unveiled 12 years after the D2Hs which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the CL scores versus the D2Hs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Nikon D2Hs. The full galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Nikon D2Hs Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica CL features physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL and Nikon D2Hs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL against the D2Hs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and D2Hs is 82 and 51 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and D2Hs.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica CL to offer you greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent CL is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.